Chery Group exported 202,533 vehicles in July, up 70.1% year-on-year, setting a monthly record for a Chinese carmaker for the fifth consecutive month. Read more…
Xpeng announces major expansion plans for Australia and New Zealand
As part of its broader push into overseas markets, Xpeng has announced plans to expand its product line-up to five models in Australia and New Zealand by March 2027. The company also plans to double its retail network in Australia from 25 to 50 dealers by the end of 2027.
Allego commits €100 million to expand UK charging network
Allego will invest €100 million to install up to 1,400 ultra-rapid EV chargers across the UK by 2030. The rollout will target high-traffic locations and densely populated urban areas, with London identified as a priority market.
Roundup: July 2026 deliveries by major automakers in China
Nio, Xpeng and Li Auto all posted sequential declines, while Leapmotor and Zeekr reached new highs. Read more…
Musk denies Tesla might sacrifice its best car factory to reach the stars
Have you ever visited a modern automotive assembly plant? They all have this specific rhythm – a deep, mechanical thud of stamping presses accompanied by the synchronized dance of robotic arms sparking welds into the air. It is the industrial heartbeat of any automaker – it is spectacular, poetic almost. But the latest rumblings out of Wall Street suggest that… Read more…
Nio ES8 tops 10,000 deliveries again in July after 5-seat launch
Nio’s ES8 delivered 10,286 units in July, up 14.68% from 8,969 in June. Read more…
Leapmotor tops 100,000 monthly deliveries for first time
Leapmotor’s July global deliveries reached 101,267 units, up 102% year-on-year and 8.45% from June. Read more…
Lectric eBikes hits $1 billion in sales, surpasses 750,000 e-bikes
The largest electric bicycle company in the US, Lectric eBikes, has just hit a pair of dizzying milestones. The much-vaunted e-bike maker just hit its 1-billionth dollar in sales on its e-commerce platform and sold its 750,000th electric bicycle. And perhaps even more stunning, it landed those two feats on the same day. Read more…
Xiaomi EV tops 30,000 deliveries for fourth straight month
Xiaomi EV didn’t disclose a specific figure, sticking with the vague wording it has always used. Read more…
Lectron’s new Nexus Home EV charger line features automotive-grade engineering and validation
Lectron launches Nexus home EV charger line with automotive-grade engineering, thermal management, and UL certifications for reliable residential charging. Read more…
Xiaomi invests in a battery-swapping company, but it’s far from entering the market
According to a corporate listing in China, Zhejiang Xinglixing New Energy Technology Co., Ltd has registered a new capital inflow and shareholder restructuring. The investment comes from a Xiaomi-backed company named Hanxing Venture Capital, bumping up the company’s capital from RMB 100 million ($14.8 million) to RMB 130 million ($19.3 million). Now, Hanxing Venture Capital holds about 23% of Zhejiang… Read more…
This huge Texas solar hub is nearly 1 GW, and it’s only half built
Renewable energy developer Origis Energy has brought another 500 megawatts (MWdc) of solar online at its Rockhound complex in West Texas, pushing the sprawling project’s operating capacity to nearly 1 gigawatt (GW). Read more…
BYD reveals images of the new Qin Max EV ahead of its launch next month
The Qin Max is a “completely different new B-segment fast-charging sedan,” BYD claims. Ahead of its official launch next month, BYD released new images, offering a look at it inside and out. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla/SpaceX merger, Rivian R2 progress, new Mercedes GLA, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss rumors of a Tesla/SpaceX merger, Rivian’s earnings, R2 progress, and efficiency test, new Mercedes GLA, and more. Read more…
This all-electric VinFast taxi service just debuted in Europe
Vietnamese all-electric taxi operator Green SM has made its European debut in Copenhagen, rolling out a company-owned fleet of VinFast EVs. Read more…
hofer powerTec’s battery disconnect unit for electric buses enters series production
hofer powerTec begins series production of a battery disconnect unit with integrated control for electric bus battery systems by LION Smart. Read more…
Tesla Breaking Off Its China Business? Musk Calls It ‘Absurdly Fake News’
The Wall Street Journal reported that Tesla was preparing to split off its China business ahead of a potential SpaceX merger. Read More…
Magna will build an 800 V two-speed eDrive for Chery at its new Wuhu plant
Magna will build an 800 V two-speed eDrive for Chery at its new Wuhu plant, enhancing power density and efficiency for global EV platforms. Read more…
‘Largest Supply Disruption In History’: High Oil Prices Drove Record EV Sales In 50 Countries
U.S. EV sales are down, but the rest of the world is picking up the slack to reduce its reliance on oil. Read More…
The Ferrari Luce EV Proves The Haters Wrong
On today’s Plugged-In Podcast: Ferrari Luce reviews, Rivian R2 range tests, and new research reveals how safe Waymos really are. Read More…
